Medigram: January 11, 2018

Top Story

New study: physicians bring economic health to Wisconsin
A study released this week by the Wisconsin Medical Society and the American Medical Association shows that in addition to safeguarding the health of Wisconsin communities, physicians are major drivers of the state’s economy, spurring economic growth and creating jobs across all industries. Read more.

News Briefs

Get to know candidates for Society offices
Candidate materials from physicians seeking nominations for the positions of Wisconsin Medical Society president-elect, vice speaker of the House of Delegates; American Medical Association (AMA) delegates and alternate delegates are now available on the Society’s website. Read more.

Society Annual Meeting prep underway; volunteers sought for reference committees
April may seem a long way off, but it’s time to mark your calendar for the Wisconsin Medical Society’s 2018 Annual Meeting, which will take place April 13-14 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. Read more.

Society working to address Anthem pay cut for same-day services
The Wisconsin Medical Society, along with the American Medical Association (AMA)and other medical societies, is continuing efforts to prevent a cut in physician reimbursement announced last November by Anthem, Inc. Read more.

Year-end wrap-up, 2018 preview focus of Facebook Live event
2017 was a year of significant change—for our country and our organization. Join Wisconsin Medical Society CEO Bud Chumbley, MD, and Lisa Davidson, vice president of membership and advocacy, as they look back at 2017 and discuss what lies ahead in 2018 during a special Facebook Live event Friday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. Read more.

Nominations for WISMedPAC Board of Directors due Jan. 19
The Wisconsin Medical Society is currently accepting nominations to the WISMedPAC Board of Directors. Read more.